Safety regulator, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Announce Recall of Full Moon Lantern
Recall 05532 · Jan 19, 2005 · Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05532
- Date
- Jan 19, 2005
- Company
- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Full Moon Lantern set
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves Full Moon Lanterns sold by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. The lanterns were sold in the following three different Halloween themes: Bat (Model # XPM 012A), Flying Witch (Model # XPM 012B), and Jack O-Lantern (Model # XPM 012C).
What can happen
The lantern can overheat and melt or ignite, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled lamps immediately. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is directly contacting all affected consumers to arrange for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. has received 11 consumer complaints including reports of overheating, melting and fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. sold the recalled Full Moon Lanterns through its on-line and print catalog, "Martha Stewart: The Catalog for Living," from September 1, 2004 through October 31, 2004, at $19 for a set of two lanterns.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled full moon lantern set?
Consumers should stop using the recalled lamps immediately. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is directly contacting all affected consumers to arrange for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The lantern can overheat and melt or ignite, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.